KeikoFujii Profile & Stage History
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Keiko Fujii [Artistic Director/Choreographer/Dancer] |
Background
Keiko Fujii was born in Osaka, Japan where she is quite prominent as a modern dance performer, artistic director,
choreographer of the Keiko Fujii Dance Company and the director of Studio K which provides training in classical
ballet, modern dance, jazz dance, floor ballet/Potentianl Human Movement and hip hop.
She has performed and taught workshops in Hawaii frequently and served as guest artist for University of Hawaii at Manoa's annual dance concert.
Univrsity of Hawaii presented Keiko Fujii Dance Company Concert, "Hana-TheFlower 2"at Kennedy Theatre in August, 2010. This original work has been performed in Japan, New York and Atlanta since 2007 and a portion of the work was premiered for the royal families of Japan in an exclusive concert in Tokyo in Februay, 2010.
The Keiko Fujii Dance Company was formed in 1985 in Osaka, and presents a large repertory of works by Fujii in regular seasons at home and on tour.
In the United States they have appeared in New York for 11 seasons, and in Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
by Tadao Fujimatsu, Chairman of supporters for Keiko Fujii in NY.
Production Experience as Producer, Director and Choreographer
Produced, directed and choreographed
"Superdancers Concert " at Neal Blasidell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.
In 1985
Produced, directed and choreographed "Sony Dealer Show"at
Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel in Hawaii.
In 1986
Produced, directed and choreographed "Keiko Fujii Dance CompanyConcert"in Osaka, Japan.
In 1988
Produced, directed and choreographed "Yamato Ⅱ"concert at Tsukashin Hall in Amagasaki City, Japan.
Leeward Community College Theatre in Hawaii.
Produced, directed and choreographed "West Side Story" along with Kansai Philharmonic Orchestra at Archaic Hall in Amagasaki City, Japan.
In 1992
Produced, directed and choreographed "Art Beat": 7th Performance at Archaic Hall in Amagasaki City, Japan.
Produced, directed and choreographed
"KanonⅡ"
concert to charity for UNICEF at Lincoln Center in New York.
Produced, directed and choreographed "West Side Story" and "KanonⅡ" at Luna Hall in Ashiya City, Japan.
In 1995
Produced, directed and choreographed
"Rakan" at The Sylvia and Danny Kaye Playhouse in New York.
Produced, directed and choreographed "Black Box"at Yomiuri Culture Hall in Osaka, Japan.
In 1997
Produced, directed and choreographed
"Kodoku-Monophobia"
at
Shinkobe Oriental Theatre in Kobe City, Japan.
Produced, directed and choreographed "Kodoku-Monophobia"at The Sylvia and Danny Kaye Playhouse in New York.
Produced, directed and choreographed "Touching Moments" and "Kodoku-Monophobia"as the formal opening of renewing theatre for Luna Hall in Ashiya City, Japan.
In 1998
Produced, directed and choreographed "Mirai he no Ango-A Cipher To The Future"at Luna Hall in Ashiya City, Japan.
In 1999
Produced, directed and choreographed
"Shinwa-Myth"
concert at Luna Hall in Ashiya city, Japan.
In 2000
Produced, directed and choreographed
"Shinwa-Myth"concert at Hawaii Theatre in Honolulu, Hawaii.
In 2002
Produced, directed and choreographed
"The Tree of EgosⅡ"
for the victims to 911 at The Kaye Playhouse in New York.
In 2006
Produced, directed and choreographed "Amida Pond"at Wahha
Kamigata Hall, Osaka City, Japan
In 2008-2009
Choreographed "Entangled Offshoots " for the annuanl concert at Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawaii.
In 2010
Produced "Hanamachi" and "Mermaid" for the exclusive performance at the Japan-Denmark Annual Party in Tokyo.
In 2011
Produced and choreographed for the 27th Studio K Anniversary Concert, " Back Stage" in Osaka, Japan Sponsored, produced, directed and choreographed a benefit concert "Being 2" to support the earthquake and tsunami survivors in Tohoku, Japan.
In 2012
In 2013
Produced, directed and choreographed " Amor～祈" at Luna Hall in Ashiya City, Japan.
In 2014
Celebration for the 30th Anniversary of the foundation of Studio K & Keiko Fujii
Dance Company
In 2015-2016
Produced, direct and choreograph "Soul Vibrations" presented by City of Nishinomiya,
Japan in November, 2015 and by 92nd Y, New York in May 2016.
In 2016
In 2017
Produced, directed and choreographed "Autumn Equinox Gathering"
presented by City of Nishinomiya, Japan in September, 2017.
Produced, directed and choreographed"Rock On! K-Dance"in Hyogo, Japan.
In 2019
Produced, directed and choreographed, "魂響 Tamashii no Hibiki Ⅱ − Soul Vibrations Ⅱ" at Gibney, New York on September 19-21. ［Web］
In 2016 till Present
Established Keiko Fujii Dance Company in New York. Producing,
directing and choreographing for her own company concerts in New York, 2019 and in future.
1985 till present
Produced, directed and choreographed Studio K annual concert
in Japan every year.
All concerts and shows above mentioned were organized and supported by local and
national government organizations in Japan, government related associations in Chicago,
Los Angeles, Honolulu, and/or large corporations. The concerts and shows were success
ful and reported with the distinguished reputation in numerous newspapers and trade
publications.
Performing and Choreographing Experiences
In 1984 Leading role in "Modern Dance Concert"at Ballet Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii.
In 1987 Leading role and choreographed "Solo Concert"at Moming College in Chicago.
In 1988 Leading role in "YamatoⅡ"at Tsukashin Hall in Amagasaki City, Japan.
In 1990 Leading role and choreographed "Porgy & Beth"at Symphony Hall
in Osaka, Japan.
In 1991 Leading role and choreographed "West Side Story"along with the
Kansai Philharmonic Orchestra at Archaic Hall in Amagasaki City,Japan.
In 1992 Leading role in "Art Beat": 7th Performance at Archaic Hall in
Amagasaki City, Japan.
Leading role in "West Side Story" and "Kanon Ⅱ" at Luna Hall in Ashiya City, Japan.
In 1994 Leading role,"Hannenchi "in "Rakan"at Luna Hall in Ashiya City, Japan.
In 1995 Leading role ,"Hannenchi" in"Rakan" at The Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse in New York.
Leading role in "Black Box "at Yomiuri Culture Center in Osaka, Japan.
In 1997 Leading role in "Kodoku-Monophobia"at Shinkobe Oriental Theatre in Kobe City,
and Luna Hall in Ashiya City, Japan.
In 1998 Leading role in "Mirai he no Ango-A Cipher To The Future"at Luna
Hall in Ashiya City, Japan.
In 1999 Leading and role in "Shinwa-Myth" at Luna Hall in Ashiya City, Japan.
In 2006 Leading and role in " Amida Pond " at Wahha Kamigata Hall in Osaka, Japan
In 2007 Leading and role in solo dance recital
"Hana-The Flower " at
The Kaye Playhouse in New York.
In 2008 Choreographed " Infinity " for " Black & White "by Mariana Bekarman Dance Company/New York
In 2011 Choreographed and performed as guest artist at Honolulu Concert Choreographed and performed for " Back Stage"at the 27th StudioK Anniversary Concert Choreographed and performed at a benefit concert,
"Being 2" at Ashiya Luna Hall for the earthquake and tsunami survivors in Tohoku, Japan
In 2012 Choreographed and performed at a benefit concert,
In 2013 Choreographed and performed " Amor～祈" at Ashiya Luna Hall, supported by Ashiya City
In 2014 Choreographed for The 30th Anniversary Concert, to be held at Hyatt Regency Osaka on May 25th, 2014.
In 2015- 2016
Choreograph and perform "Soul Vibrations" to be held in Japan and New York.
The performance will be presented by City of Nishinomiya, Japan in November, 2015 and by 92nd Y, New York in May 2016.
In 2016
In 2017
Leading and role in "Autumn Equinox Gathering" presented by City of Nishinomiya, Japan in September, 2017.
In 2019
Leading and role in
"魂響Ⅱ−Soul VibrationsⅡ" to be held at Gibney, New York on September 19-21.［Web］
The performances were supported by Consulate of Japan in New York and Japan 2019 Co-sponsored by Gibney, NY
Teaching and Workshop Experiences
Studio K, Japan ( 1985-present ) : Modern dance, Classical Ballet, Jazz dance,
Floor Ballet, Improvisation and Potential
Human Movement
Formal Guest Instructor for Hawaii State Dance Council ( 1985-2001 )
Kicks, Honolulu ( 1983-1985 ) : Modern dance, Jazz dance, Ballet, Creative Movement
Jones-Ludin Dance Center, Honolulu ( 1983-1985 ) : Modern dance, Jazz dance
Oahu Athletic Club, Honolulu ( 1983-1985 ) : Jazz dance
Honolulu Club, Honolulu ( 1983-1985 ) : Jazz dance
Silent Dance Center, Honolulu ( 1983-1985 ) : Modern dance,Jazz dance,
Creative movement
Studio New York, Osaka ( 1981-1983 ) : Modern dance, Jazz dance
University of Hawaii (2008-present) : Guest artist of University of Hawaii and
conducted workshops in modern dance and jazz dance with University's
Outreach College
Studio K, Japan ( 1986-present )
Moming, Chicago ( 1988 )
Universities, Osaka ( 1987-present )
University of Hawaii, Honolulu ( 1985-present )
David Howard Dance Center, Broadway in New York ( 1986 )
Steps, Broadway in New York ( 1986 )
Joy of Movement, SoHo in New York ( 1986 )
Dance Works, Honolulu ( 1986/1987 )
Ballet Hawaii, Honolulu ( 1986 )
Kauai Athletic Club, Kauai ,Hawaii ( 1986 )
Hualalali Center, Kona Big Island ( 1985/1986 )
Studio New York, Osaka ( 1983 )
Jones-Ludin Dance Center ( 1983 )
Universities in Kansai, Japan (1987-2006 )
Pomona College, LA (2008)
University of Hawaii (2008-present)
Television Appearances
In 1984 KGMB channel 9, Honolulu, Hawaii
In 1984 KSHO channel 26, Honolulu, Hawaii
In 1985 Hawaii Moving Company, Honolulu, Hawaii
In 1987 Dance Brew, New York
In 1988 Chicago Cable TV, Chicago Tokyo Broadcasting , Los Angeles
Asahi Broadcasting, Japan
Fuji TV, New York
1995-97' Channel Wave, Japan
In 2000 Channel 8 Honolulu, Hawaii
In 2011 Channel 16 Honolulu, Hawaii
In 2012 KGMB channel 9, Honolulu, Hawaii
Radio Appearances
1983-1984 KIKI, Hawaii
1983-1984 KKUA, Hawaii
1983-1984 KOHO, Hawaii
1983-1994 KZOO, Hawaii
1983-1984 KULA FM, Hawaii
1985 FM Osaka, Japan
1986 Radio Osaka, Japan
1986-present Mainichi Broadcasting
1993-present WLFR-FM, New York
2007-present FMYY, Kobe
2012 Hawaii Public Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii
KZOO Radio Staion, Honolulu, Hawaii
Education
Certificate of Graduation : course of professional dancer, course of professional
dance instructor at Jones-Ludin Dance Center,
Honolulu ( 1983 )
Teacher's Degrees for Kindergarden and Elementary School Education
Martha Graham & Horton Modern Dance Technique in Japan
Jose Limon Technique in Hawaii and New York
